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Worldwide deal for Soft Spots
18-01-2012 in Licensing
With Pioneer Balloon Company signing with Bruno Productions, Soft Spots has landed its
first worldwide deal. Just recently Paso, market leader in bags, backpacks and school accessories in Poland, kicked of with signing the six spotted characters for the Polish market.
For more than 80 years, Pioneer Balloon Company, based in the USA, has been in the Balloon business. Today, Pioneer is a global company, and products include ribbon, mugs, and glassware in addition to balloons.
Interested in becoming a licensee or would you like to receive more information about Soft Spots or our other characters? Contact us via info@brunoproductions.nl
Website: www.soft-spots.com Twitter: @SoftSpots4you.
Bruno Productions signs Almost Naked Animals
01-12-2011 in Licensing
Launched in January 2011 on the Canadian network YTV, Almost Naked Animals, a TV series based on the quirky designs of Noah Z. Jones, is already a raging success. Bruno Productions signed with developer 9 Story Entertainment Inc. and master agent The Licensing Shop and now holds the rights of Almost Naked Animals for the Benelux. The popular show is shown on the Dutch TV channel Z@pp/Zeppelin.
Since it launch in January 2011 Almost Naked Animals has been taking the world by storm. The TV show aims at ‘silly boys between 6 and 11 years old’. 9 Story has developed 40 half hour episodes in production, shown amongst others on YTV (Canada), Cartoon Network (US), CITV (UK), ABC3 (Australia), Disney Channel (Latin America/Italy/India) and Z@pp/Zeppelin (The Netherlands). Currently the second season is in production, to be launched in the fall of 2012.
People Magazine named Almost Naked Animals one of the best kids’ shows and “kind of GREAT!”
About the show
Almost Naked Animals is an irreverent, fast-past comedy featuring a number of underwear-clad animals. The stories take place at the beachfront hotel The Banana Cabana, home to mayhem, destruction and general craziness. The Banana Cabana is owned and managed by Howie, its fun-loving, hospitality-challenged manager. Keeping everything running smoothly at a busy hotel is a tough job, but it helps when you have friends. Joining Howie in his day-to-day pursuit of almost naked bliss are his best friend Octo, a detail-oriented, highly strung front desk clerk; Bunny, a hyperactive, hyper-enthused activities director; Narwhal, an egocentric entertainer who rules the hotel lounge; Sloth, the world's slowest-moving bellhop; Duck, a blissfully-oblivious all-purpose handyanimal; and Piggy, a highly passionate mess cook (and a swine you don't want to mess with!).
New licensees for Angel Cat Sugar, Soft Spots and Wooly
07-10-2011 in Licensing
Happy Marketing, Paso and MovableCode sign with Bruno Productions
We are happy to announce the expansion of the Bruno Productions team with three new licensees. Happy Marketing (The Netherlands) is the newest licensee for Angel Cat Sugar, Paso (Poland) signed with Soft Spots and MovableCode (USA) is currently working on a unique storytelling concept for Wooly.
Happy Marketing for Angel Cat Sugar
Happy Marketing will be the Angel Cat Sugar licensee for accessories in the Benelux and is specialized in hair accessories, brushes, combs, mirrors, toilet bags, cosmetic bags, children’s jewellery, sunglasses, key rings and very successful combinations of all these items in nice gift sets. Happy Marketing products can be found in many European drugstores, supermarkets and hypermarkets.
Soft Spots go to Poland
With Paso signing with Soft Spots, the launch of the six spotted characters in Poland is official. Paso has the leading position in the Polish market of bags, backpacks and school accessories.
Step by Story for Wooly
The first steps have been made in realizing the first Wooly Step by Story, a unique concept developed by MovableCode in the States that enables children to create their own story. Step by Story is a unique, high quality eBook format, built on the principles of early childhood education. It uses a build-your-own story format to deliver child driven learning through play for prereaders and early readers (ages 1,5 to 6).
Soft Spots goes to Poland
06-10-2011 in Licensing
We are happy to introduce the latest licensee of Soft Spots: Paso has the leading position in the Polish market of bags, backpacks and school accessories.
Soft Spots are six, cute, little Dalmatian puppies who came to life as Sophie painted them in fun, fresh, funky colours. Interested in becoming a licensee or would you like to receive more information about Soft Spots or our other characters? Please send an e-mail to info@brunoproductions.nl.
Create your own Wooly story
06-10-2011 in Licensing
The first steps have been made in realising the first Wooly Step-by-Story, a unique concept by MoveableCode that enables children to create their own story. We will keep you posted!
Licensing Show in Las Vegas outshines expectations Bruno Productions
05-07-2011 in Licensing
Bruno Productions has opened new territories by showcasing their properties at this year’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. It was the first time that they showed their licenses as a Master agent to a worldwide audience.
The booth was mainly dedicated to Soft Spots; a highly collectable, modern range of six, cute Dalmatian puppies, designed to appeal to the “Soft Spot” in everyone. The colourful puppies stole the hearts of many visitors. “The response was excellent and above expectation. We have received a lot of interest on the property, especially for plush and apparel. This makes it very interesting to further explore the US market. We will definitely come back next year” says Nelleke Bruno, Managing Director of Bruno Productions. Apart from Soft Spots, the Bruno Productions team also showed Wooly and Angel Cat Sugar.
Viva Las Vegas!
21-04-2011 in Licensing
This year, Bruno Productions will have a booth during Licensing Expo International from June 14 until 16.
Visit boothnumber 3885 to see and hear everything about Soft Spots or the other licenses they represent.
For a meeting, please contact the licensing team: info@brunoproductions.com or +31 570 789 400
Bruno Productions at Tag der Lizenzen 2011
01-03-2011 in Licensing
This year, Bruno Productions will have a presentation during the Tag der Lizenzen in Cologne on March 15.
At 10.45h until 10.55h, Nelleke Bruno will inform the attendees about the current portfolio. Licenses such as Angel Cat Sugar and Soft Spots will be highlighted during these fifteen minutes. Would you like to join the Tag der Lizenzen, please see www.lima-verband.de See you on March 15 in Cologne!